GP Trademark (Class 2) — Refused Status & Details
Source: Indian Trademark Registry (ipindia.gov.in) · IP India record as of 25/05/2026 · Indexed 2026-05-25 · Last updated 25 May 2026
Trademark Fact Sheet
Goods & Services
Paints, varnishes, lacquers; Preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; Colorants, dyes; Inks for printing, marking and engraving; Raw natural resins; Metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art
Owner
- Name
- GERMAN PAINTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED Body Incorporate4 trademarks filed under this owner
- Address
- *****, Jharkhand, 835205
- *********(at)fileforindia.com
- State
- Jharkhand
- MCA company
- German Paints India Private LimitedActiveCIN U24100JH2020PTC015500 · Incorporated 2020
Other trademarks by this owner
3 other marks filed under GERMAN PAINTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED Body Incorporate. Live marks link to their full details.
Application Timeline
Uploaded Documents
2 documents filed with the Trade Marks Registry for this application.
| # | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TM-A(TRADE MARKS APPLICATION) | 13 Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Reply to Exam Report (MIS-R) | 16 Dec 2023 |
Correspondence and Notices
3 notices issued by the Registry on this application.
| # | Subject | Corres. No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXAMINATION REPORT | 16446186 | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Hearing Notice (Show Cause) | 19968239 | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Tribunal Refused Notice for : 5977736 | 20280085 | 23 May 2025 |
Filing claims & diligence
- First use claim
- Proposed to be used
- Filing mode
- e-Filing
- Category
- TRADE MARK
Attorney / IP Agent
- Name & code
- AARTI MANCHANDA[26459]
- Address
- *****, New Delhi-110034
What does this status mean?
GP was refused registration in Class 2 after examination or a hearing. The decision can sometimes be appealed, or a fresh, amended application filed.
Frequently asked questions
The trademark GP (Application No. 5977736) is owned by (1) GERMAN PAINTS INDIA, as recorded in the Indian Trademark Registry. Trademark ownership in India is determined by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Trade Marks Rules, 2017.
The current status of GP is "Refused". It was filed on 13/06/2023 at KOLKATA in Class 2. Status may change over time as the application moves through examination, publication, opposition and registration stages.
GP is filed in Class 2, covering: Paints, varnishes, lacquers; Preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; Colorants, dyes; Inks for printing, marking and engraving; Raw natural resins; Metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art.
GP covers: Paints, varnishes, lacquers; Preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; Colorants, dyes; Inks for printing, marking and engraving; Raw natural resins; Metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art.
The exact word "GP" is already on record at the Indian Trademark Registry under Application No. 5977736. If you intend to use a similar mark for similar goods or services, you should conduct a comprehensive availability search and consult a trademark attorney before filing. Registerkaro offers a free availability check followed by professional filing.
Indian registered trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks. GP (App #5977736) is currently in status "Refused" — renewal dates apply only after registration is granted.
If GP is in the "Advertised before Acceptance" or "Accepted & Advertised" stage, you have a 4-month window from publication in the Trade Marks Journal to file an opposition (Form TM-O) at the same Trade Marks Registry office. Grounds typically include prior rights, descriptiveness or bad faith. Registerkaro can prepare and file a Notice of Opposition for you.
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